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Although it is still early days since our latest Policy Plan 2025-2027, ‘Unlocking the North East’, below is an attempt to summarise our progress, so far, on the six Policy Pillars in the plan:

Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce:

Josh Maratty, policy adviser at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

Reacting to the Chancellor’s speech this morning (Tuesday 4 November 2025), Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

By Rachel Anderson, assistant director, policy

By Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive

By Jessie Kelly-Baxter, policy manager

John McCabe, chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Tim Marsden, knowledge manager

Josh Maratty, policy advisor at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

By Jessie Kelly-Baxter, policy manager

The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Erika Armanino, knowledge and research executive

Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, stated:

In reacting, Rhiannon Bearne, deputy chief executive at the North East Chamber of Commerce, stated:

Rhiannon Bearne, executive director of policy & representation and deputy CEO at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Jessie Kelly-Baxter, senior policy advisor

The Chamber’s latest column for The Journal by Erika Armanino, knowledge and research executive

By Tim Marsden, knowledge manager

Jessie Kelly Baxter, Senior Policy Advisor at the North East Chamber of Commerce, said:

By Marianne O’Sullivan, policy manager. We know that the recent announcement from the US government regarding tariffs has caused uncertainty for businesses in the North East.